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Press Release A080421a
April 21, 2008
Coalition captures alleged Al-Qaeda in Iraq leader, one suspected associate
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq leader and one of his suspected associates during two operations Sunday in Mosul.
Information gained from a mission Apr. 3 led Coalition forces to the target areas, where they captured two wanted men during precision operations. One of the men is believed to be an AQI leader in the city and allegedly oversees attack operations, while the other is an alleged associate.
“We’re keeping pressure on al-Qaeda in Iraq’s leaders,” said Cmdr. Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesman. “These terrorists seek to derail the people’s efforts toward a secure and peaceful Iraq.”
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Press Release 080420d
April 20, 2008
Coalition forces detain 19 in Mosul, Bayji
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained 19 suspected terrorists during operations targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders in the northern part of the country Saturday and Sunday.
Coalition forces targeted associates of AQI leaders during four operations Saturday and Sunday in Bayji. The ground force detained 12 suspected terrorists, including two individuals wanted for their association with an AQI leader who is believed to oversee terrorist attacks in the Tigris River Valley between Bayji and Tikrit.
During operations in Mosul Saturday and Sunday, Coalition forces used information from operations April 3 and 4 to target individuals believed to conspire directly with AQI senior leaders. The ground force detained three suspected terrorists. In another operation in the city, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual, who is allegedly closely tied to a senior AQI leader, and one other suspected terrorist.
Sunday, Coalition forces detained two suspects during an operation targeting an AQI terrorist who conducts bombings against Coalition and Iraqi Security forces.
“Our consistent efforts to disable the al-Qaeda in Iraq network are breaking apart their ability to conduct attacks against the Iraqi people,” said Cmdr Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesman.
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